Osteonecrosis: Osteo - “bone”; Necros – “death” (derived from Latin and Greek)
Osteonecrosis means, literally, bone death. Also called Avascular necrosis, osteonecrosis is on the
increase, with more than 20,000 new cases being diagnosed in the US every year. There are 250,000
documented cases of it at present; but the actual figure is probably much higher according to the
National Osteonecrosis Foundation, an affiliated organization.
- • ON/AVN is caused by a blockage or loss of blood flow to a joint or bone, causing the joint/bone
to die. Usually, but not always, the hips are first affected, then, other joints may follow. It can strike
any bone or joint in the body. The bone tissue/joints actually die, just as heart muscle tissue dies
from a heart attack. If the damage is extensive enough, there is the potential for the damage to
render the diseased joint ineffective for life unless proper, timely treatment is received.....
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not replace necessary medical consultations with a qualified health or medical professional to meet your individual health or medical
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loss, claim or damage arising from your use of any of the information and ideas contained on the site, including following suggestions or
advice posted on the message boards/web pages.
The web pages and message boards at our site are for informational and entertainment purposes only. Material placed on any page or
message board does not necessarily reflect the views of Osteonecrosis / Avascular Necrosis Support Group International Association, Inc.
(“ON/AVN SGIA, Inc.”). The information on our site is provided with the understanding that we are not engaged in rendering medical or
professional medical services or advice.
We assume no responsibility for any choices that you may make for your own medical care. Information included in a message board should
not replace necessary medical consultations with a qualified health or medical professional to meet your individual health or medical
needs, or those of your loved ones. What we share here on our site is from members’ experiences and personal opinions only and is not to
be used as a substitute or to replace your own doctors’ medical advice. You are urged to consult with and to abide by your own doctor(s)
medical advice. We do not verify the information placed on any message board on our site and, therefore, cannot verify or judge the merits
or lack thereof, of any information, suggestions, ideas, opinions, or advice.
Neither ON/AVN SGIA, Inc. nor any ON/AVN SGIA, Inc. agents or representatives make any representations with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaim any implied or express warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular usage, application or
purpose.
On our site, we prefer to base our message board discussions on only FDA approved treatments, medications, procedures, medical
guidelines, etc. If a treatment, medicine, procedure or medical modality is not FDA approved then we ask you to please find another
resource where you may discuss same.
Materials copyrighted by ON/AVN SGIA, Inc., may be downloaded for personal use only.
By accessing our site, you agree to hold ON/AVN SGIA, Inc., its assignees, licensees, owners, officers and directors harmless from any
loss, claim or damage arising from your use of any of the information and ideas contained on the site, including following suggestions or
advice posted on the message boards/web pages.
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